About Us
Qube is Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation of around $7 billion as at 30 June 2025. We operate in over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of more than 10,000 employees.
Our purpose is to help our customers, communities, industries and people to Thrive through a relentless focus on our five priorities – Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Opportunity and Performance. Our business is comprised of two core divisions: the Operating Division, and Qube’s 50 per cent interest in Patrick Terminals, Australia’s leading container terminal operator. The Operating Division comprises two business units: Qube Logistics and Infrastructure and Qube Ports and Bulk.
About the Role
Position: Trainee Train Driver
Location: Port Kembla
Status: Full-Time
The Trainee Train Driver Assistant position is a pathway to becoming a Qualified Train Driver. The role is initially focussed on providing operational support to the Train Driver in a way that ensures safe and efficient train operation in accordance with Qube Rail Safety Management Procedures and Systems, the relevant track access provider, regulator and siding owner rules and procedures. This entry-level trainee position offers the opportunity to work towards the completion of a Certificate IV in Train Driving while gaining hands-on industry experience.
Duties Include:
- Work with a commitment to safety and demonstrate Qube’s values of Integrity, Reliability and Inclusion
- Work in collaboration with a Qualified Driver to perform Rail Safety Work in Train Operations
- Participate in safety meetings training, briefing sessions and toolbox talks associated with safe and efficient train operations
- Work towards achieving the required units of competency as part of the Certificate IV in Train Driving (TLI42622)
- Comply with procedures, work instructions, operating protocols and rules in order to facilitate the delivery of safe and efficient train operations
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:
- Have a desire to learn and develop new skills
- Be willing and available to work in a dynamic 24/7 shift work roster
- Have a technical or trade background - preferred but not essential
- Hold a Current Driver’s Licence and provide recent drivers licence history
- Work collaboratively and harmoniously as a part of a team
- Ability to work autonomously using a proactive approach to task resolution, as well as being able to work in effectively in a team environment
- Be flexible and adaptable, and be able to work in a safety critical environment
- Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately orally and in writing
- Have a good general level of health and fitness
Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.
If you want to invest in your future apply now and we will help you reach your full potential.
